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This month I’m looking at another timeless classic, the Rogers Dynasonic.
Rogers Dynasonic Serial Numbers 33219 Roughly 80 pre-badge dynasonics were produced sometime around 1960 which all featured a paper tag on the interior of the drum shell. Shortly after this initial production run, Rogers began stamping serial numbers on an oval dynasonic badge beginning with 1001 (which is known to be a Blue Sparkle wood shell).
- DynaSonic/Powertone/Holiday rogers dynasonic serial number. 41156.does anyone know when and where this snare was made? Is a serial number chart here on the.
- Oct 30, 2008 From the first mailers found in 1953 they were boasting, in print, about all the features of the Rogers drums with 'serial number inside.' Might of been Grossmans idea to keep track of sales. The Ludwig serial numbers came about when production started to.
Some of you will know the history of this snare drum, but if not, then here goes…
The drum was launched in 1962 in both a wood and metal shell in varying depths, fitted with a unique snare frame often referred to as a snare cradle. The snare frame that held the snare wires evolved through various versions in an attempt to perfect the set up of the wires. The basic premise was to have a drum with floating snares which could be tensioned without putting any pressure on the head. This would require the shell to have no snare beds, which were believed to reduce volume and tone and create choking.
The metal shell Dynasonic is most common in a 5”. The very first metal Dynasonics were thin Gretsch shells, of which only about 200 were made. There were no beads and seven etched lines in the centre of the shell. The next generation of shells had two beads and were a chrome-over-brass (COB) shell, with seven lines around the centre of the shell and Bread & Butter lugs. Like the wood shell drums, these were soon replaced with Beavertail lugs and the shells resolved to have five lines etched in the middle.
The 1960’s drums feature the script Rogers logo and the Dynasonic badge. The late 1970’s drums feature the Big R badge with Rogers USA lettering. We have a late 1970’s 6.5” Big R in the shop and it’s the only one I’ve ever seen, but they are out there.
The earliest wood shell drums were three ply maple/poplar/maple with three ply re-rings. These had stained dark interiors with a clear lacquer. They changed to five ply maple/poplar shells with five ply re-rings and a clear lacquer, around the same time that the lugs were changed from Bread & Butter to Beavertail. Both shell types have reported thickness variations from drum to drum.
In the early 70’s wood shells were discontinued until the early 1980’s when the XP8 all maple drums were launched. The last wood shell Dynasonics were 10 ply maple with no re-rings (circa 1983).
There are varying stories on how the Dynasonic snare drum came into existence. Rogers were certainly looking for a product to bring onto the market to compete with the other American brands. There are claims that it was originally designed for Buddy Rich who was looking for a snare drum that could go from Pianissimo to forte, be extremely resonant, and never choke. The Dynasonic with its precision (0.004”deep, in other words ridiculously shallow, almost non existent) snare bed and cradle mounted wires parallel to the head would answer his demands.
The Dynasonic was a great success with estimated sales of 50,000 snares in the 20 years it was manufactured. Not everyone loved the drum, however. Not even all Rogers endorsees! Whether Buddy Rich loved or hated the drum depends on who you talk to, but he certainly played one from its launch up until the end of his Rogers contract. Today, drummers will either claim it is the most responsive snare drum they have ever played, or will dismiss it as being too fiddly to set up and get a good sound.
The wood shell Dynasonic from the 1960’s has become highly sought after and commands a high price among players and collectors. Very rarely does a 6.5” wood shell come onto the market, I’ve never seen one, but they do exist. If you see one, grab it!
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The Dynasonic shells are not unlike other American and English drums from that era – maple with re-rings and chrome over brass. Obviously, the shells have their own characteristics and one can argue that Rogers, Ludwig, Slingerland etc have their own sound. But the sound of the Dynasonic, to me, is very much determined by the snare frame and the way that the snare wires are set up. There are some good articles online about how to set up a Dynasonic and tune the resonant head to maximise the sound that can be achieved from these snares. There are online forums and books available with a much more detailed history of the drum and some of its variations, but hopefully I’ve covered enough to give you an insight to a classic snare drum that maybe you knew nothing about before.
Description: |
- 5 1/2 X 14 |
- Brass lugs/Tall boy Hoops |
- White Marine Pearl Wrap |
Comments: |
This is an early example of a Rogers Powertone snare drum. The drum is in excellent condition for its age (Cleveland paper tag). This drum has its original tall boy hoops andbrass lugs. |
Description: |
- 5 1/2 x 14 (stand not included) |
- Wood shell/varnished interior |
- Silver Sparkle |
- Late 60's |
- Serial # - 9847 |
Comments: |
It's believed that the Dynasonic was designed with Buddy Rich in mind. It was made to be the most sensitive snare drum on the market. But opinions differ on this drum. Some players like it, others do not. In any case, the silver sparkle on this drum has faded due to exposure to the elements in various clubs and bars. |
Rogers White Marine Pearl Powertone Snare Drum |
Description: |
- 5 x 14 |
- Wood shell/dark grey interior |
- White Marine Pearl wrap |
- Mid 60's |
Comments: |
The Rogers Powertone was the work horse snare drum for the company. It shared the clockface strainer with the Rogers Dynasonic, but the similarity ended there. Earlier models, like this one, had a grey sprayed interior. Later, the inside of the shell was changed to a speckled grey. Many drummers endorsed these drums during the day. They compare quite nicely to present day snare drums. |
Rogers Super Ten Snare |
Description: |
- 5 1/2 x14 |
- Chrome over steel shell |
Comments: |
This drum was Roger's answer to the Ludwig Supraphonic 400 Snare Drum. This is an early model with a low serial number, # 0736. It has the standard clock face strainer and the Rogers script logo. |
Rogers Powertone Snare Serial Numbers Chart
Rogers Super Ten Snare |
Description: |
- 5 1/2 x14 |
- Chrome over steel shell |
Comments: |
The Rogers Super Ten Snare Drum was the Rogers Drum Company's answer to the Ludwig Supraphonic 400. It has a steel shell with the clock face snare strainer. This particular drum has a low serial number and the standard Rogers script identifying badge. Even though this model has 'fallen through the cracks' so to speak, and largely been forgotten, it's still a fine snare drum. |
Rogers Powertone Snare Serial Numbers Online
Rogers Metal Powertone Snare |
Description: |
- 5x14 |
- Early 70's Drum |
- 8 Self-Aligning Lugs, 20 Strand Snappy Snares |
-Swiv-o-matic Strainer |
Comments: |
The workhorse of the Rogers Snare Drum line. Perhaps not as popular as the wood model, nevertheless this drum delivers the goods. Interestingly enough, this drum was offered as standard on only some of the Rogers kits of the time. |
Rogers Powertone Snare Serial Numbers Lookup
Rogers Black Dynasonic Snare Drum |
Description: |
- 5x14 |
Comments: |
Every drummer has their favorite drum and many drummers search for their 'Holy Grail', if you will. This could be a drum that their idols played or a drum that they always lusted after. For me, that drum is the Rogers Wood Dynasonic snare drum. Many famous drummers played this drum including Buddy Rich and Louis Bellson. It was the flagship snare drum of the Rogers drum company and the idea behind the drum was to make the most responsive snare drum possible. The distinctive Dynasonic snare frame allowed the snares to sit evenly across the snare head. This would allow the snare wires to vibrate freely and not 'choke' up. That being said, the drum is rather finicky to tune and a number of drummers don't care for the Dyna. As many drummers who swear by the Dynasonic, there's a equal number who swear at it. |